Parakeet w/ my Rose Crown?

[Adam_T]

Hey all, new to the forum.

Quick question....I have a Rose Crowned Conure, with a 3x3x5 wrought-iron cage. I also have a Parakeet..who has a small cage.

Am I able to house my Parakeet with my Conure?

I have them both in the large cage right now...and so far only 2 fights in about 4 hours. Little one gets ballsy and goes up to the Conure and pokes him, haha. In return, the Conure just throws the Parakeet to the bottom of the cage. Rinse and repeat once more 2 hours later lol.

I don't know whether to giggle because it's NORMAL for them to assert dominance or something when getting used to another bird, or whether to panic and take the Parakeet out because it's going to die?

Whaddya' say?

 

[Allee]

Take the budgie out of harm's way immediately if not sooner. It's certainly nothing to giggle about when you put an animal's life in danger.

After you've moved the budgie to a safe area, please tell me this was a terrible attempt at a joke.

 

[Adam_T]

New to the hobby, and it was just a question. I took the parakeet out.

 

[Roanoke]

Apologies if we've turned you off from the forum. Believe me, none of us have anything against you, just trying to protect your parakeet's health.
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

 

[Adam_T]

Thanks. I took the Parakeet out the moment I read the forum. They stayed on the opposite end of the cage most of the time. I'll be upgrading her cage soon since she can't house with her bigger sibling. Heh...

 

[Allee]

I didn't mean to offend, but what you described had me worried for the budgies life. The conure could kill the budgie in seconds. It's tricky when any two birds meet for the first time, and even more dangerous when you put them in the same cage. I don't think anyone will advise you to house those two species together.

Please watch your language, this is a family friendly forum.

 

[Ann333]

Welcome to the forum and thanks for asking when you noticed that something may be wrong instead of waiting until it was too late.

Parakeets (budgies) do have big attitudes they are kind of like small dogs who do not know they are small, they will pick a fight with a much larger animal and can end up very hurt or dead. I have actually seen pictures of a budgie who attacked a larger bird and got his top beak ripped off of his face. He was put down.

Being new means you are bound to make mistakes, I am new too. Just make sure to research things or ask questions from more experienced people before making a decision or trying something new. Sometimes the best way to learn is through experience, but in cases like this it is usually better to learn by asking ALOT of questions.

As a general rule you should only house birds with the same species of birds. And even then, there are some species and some birds who preffer to be housed alone.

I hope your parakeet is okay, just keep an eye on him and make sure.

 

[weco]

As Allee pointed out, new to hobby or not, you have control over the lives of both birds and it's often wise to get answers to your questions before going ahead and doing something.....

Good luck with your charges.....

 

[Christinenc2000]

I've never thought of my Bird or any other of my pets as a Hobby.
Glad you got some good advice

 

[Adam_T]

I've never thought of my Bird or any other of my pets as a Hobby.
Glad you got some good advice

Eh, to each their own. I went to school for Marine Biology, and yes...although I am educated in the field, I still consider it a hobby. I do it for fun because I love it.

I own a bird because I have always wanted one since I was a kid. I got into "bird keeping" because I thought it would be a fun hobby, and hopefully it will turn into a lovely new family member

You live and you learn from experience or from research, in any "hobby" or animal ownership. I've had a dozen fish die on me in the past, but I learned from my mistakes and now know everything I need to about the saltwater aquarium "hobby". Hopefully I don't lose any birds to anything unnatural, but if I ever do...I will learn from it.

Again, no reason for ANYONE to attempt to be rude towards me. It doesn't benefit either of us. Just because you've been in the hobby for years and years and know this and that, doesn't give you the right to be rude to a newcomer. Get off your high horse and welcome new members, and teach them.

 

[Ann333]

I agree that being rude is not going to help anyone. I think everyone was just worried about your bird. And as for the "hobby" it's just a word I think this is all a miscommunication. I'm glad you joined us and hope you understand that people can be rude whend they are passionate about something, it's nothing against you personally they were just worried about the life of an animal.

 

[Christinenc2000]

I've never thought of my Bird or any other of my pets as a Hobby.
Glad you got some good advice

Hmm So my opinion about me not considering my pets as a hobby was rude ? I've not been on this forum for a long time but your comment was the first I have seen about a Hobby. So I made a statement

Or are you saying my second comment about Glad you got some help was rude ?

Either way If you get offended that easy maybe you need to breath deep and just relax some

 

[miloslave]

Hi Adam! Welcome to the forum! You will get great advice from everyone here, and as everyone is very passionate about the birds we are owned by, we will sometimes express some opinions very strongly, but it is never meant in a rude way.

Sometimes some members may differ in opinion, and sometimes some take offence, sometimes the super moderaters have to step in to break it up when everyone gets too loud, lol, but from what I've seen here, everyone shakes it off, as being part of this community is invaluable and what is best for our birds.

The thing to remember is that for most of us, our birds are truly seen as our "children". For example, my life revolves around when my babies gets up, making sure I am home when it is bed time etc.

I think for many of us the word "hobby" kind of has a "passing fancy" feel to it. That is probably not what you mean by it, but I am just explaining why I, for example, will never see it as a hobby. That is also why you will see us calling it "owned by our birds", for that is what it truly is...for me anyway, lol.

We all learn every day!

Looking forward to hearing more about your babies!

 

[RavensGryf]

The way I see it, the word "hobby" can also translate into having a strong passion for something... BUT I understand the word hobby is USUALLY used when referring to interests which are inanimate in nature ie. "Her biggest hobby is gardening".

I think when we tend to think of birds (dogs, cats, etc) as family members, it is just THAT. Not looked at as a hobby, but I can see where the OP was coming from on that.
If someone keeps aviaries of wild finches for example (non-tame animals which are not family member type of pets), the aviary keeping practices and particulars can qualify this type of bird keeping as a hobby. Keeping saltwater reefs (or any type of aquarium or fish) is also considered a hobby even though it involves living creatures, because it involves knowing how to deal with water chemistry, mechanics of your equipment, and husbandry issues which make it a "hobby".

Basically it's just one of those words that can be interpreted a little differently by different people.

 

[Ann333]

Agreed.

The way I see it, the word "hobby" can also translate into having a strong passion for something... BUT I understand the word hobby is USUALLY used when referring to interests which are inanimate in nature ie. "Her biggest hobby is gardening".

I think when we tend to think of birds (dogs, cats, etc) as family members, it is just THAT. Not looked at as a hobby, but I can see where the OP was coming from on that.
If someone keeps aviaries of wild finches for example (non-tame animals which are not family member type of pets), the aviary keeping practices and particulars can qualify this type of bird keeping as a hobby. Keeping saltwater reefs (or any type of aquarium or fish) is also considered a hobby even though it involves living creatures, because it involves knowing how to deal with water chemistry, mechanics of your equipment, and husbandry issues which make it a "hobby".

Basically it's just one of those words that can be interpreted a little differently by different people.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Very VERY well said, Julie, and I concur whole-heartedly!!! I see the term 'hobby-breeder' used, and never think about it twice. Why? Because what do you call someone 'other' than a hobby breeder? Ok...let's not even go there.....:54:

I DO consider every single one of my pets (both my dogs, and all 4 of my fids) as part of my family. Wouldn't want it any other way either because they ARE part of my family.

I had fish. Lots of them. I had a thriving Reef Tank. Now THAT was a hobby IMO. The corals did not actively 'interact' with me - like my dogs and birds do on a daily basis.

Too funny you mention 'gardening', as that is one of my 'hobbies'. :21:

In the end - it's a matter of interpretation, no more and no less, and certainly nothing anyone should get their undies bunched up over. :09:

 

[Adam_T]

Thanks for the recent responses. I was beginning to worry this forum wasn't for me! I'm so used to reef forums, where everyone learns by mistakes, everyone is friendly and outgoing, blah blah.

Hopefully I will continue to see great people with great advice on here!

 

[Flboy]

Well said, Adam. As having just read this thread, my interpretation was panic, not rudeness! Off topic, in a brewing forum, I created a post about zinc killing when I saw folks using it in equipment builds. Hot topic? I ended up having to threaten to shoot the new guy! Esp after my daughter, vet tech, pointed out people and birds- different. Very funny...Now!
Again, welcome. My experience with this group has been great, very nice folks and fantastically well run forum.